Watch Hill is a classic coastal community with year-round quiet charm. Rivaling Newport as a luxury retreat since the 19th century, the area is known for its stately shingled homes, its private atmosphere and its exclusivity. Home to turn of the century military forts, the country’s oldest operating carousel, and the five-star Ocean House hotel— the last of the Victorian waterfront hotels— Watch Hill continues to be a highly desirable destination for those who want all that New England can offer off the beaten path.